How to remove Agent.pct

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Name

Agent.pct

Description

A Agent.pct is a program that enables outside users to gain access to a computer. It can be delivered through other files or applications that appear benign but carry a malicious payload. Once installed a deployed, the Agent.pct can create a backdoor to allow unauthorized remote access to the computer.

Type

Manual

How to manually remove Agent.pct guide. Only for ADVANCED users.

Step 1: Basic check for Agent.pct activity

Check running processes on your system. Usually you can find Agent.pct process running. Use the Ctrl+Shift+Esc buttons combination to open system information window and click Processes tab. Scroll down the whole list and try to find the process named like Agent.pct. If you find Agent.pct process running, right click on it and choose “End Process”. It will disable Agent.pct for the current Windows session, but remember that if you do not completely remove Agent.pct using next steps, then your PC will stay vulnerable to malware attack. Next steps are much more important in removing Agent.pct.

Step 2: Disconnect your PC from the Internet

Prevent the malware from leaking or spreading your personal data. Adware usually uses the Internet to transfer all possible and important information you have. Some Adwares are not so “Active” and they can simply disable some Windows features and options. To disconnect your PC from the Internet you need to plug-off LAN cable (if you use LAN connection) or to turn of the Wi-Fi module (if you use Wi-Fi Internet connection). Most of (not 100%) Adwares can not access Wi-Fi module preferences. Turning off the Internet will disable Agent.pct from transferring any data from your PC.

Step 3: Enter the safe mode.

The next step is very important in removing Agent.pct. After turning off the Internet and disabling Agent.pct process you will need to reboot your PC in so-called Safe Mode. Safe Mode is a Windows mode which allows you to start the System using only important applications and services. Safe Mode does not usually allow Agent.pct to load when the system boots (!!!but exceptions can appear!!!). Choose Restart in Windows Start menu and wait until the screen turns off.

After that you have to follow the next instructions according to the versions of Microsoft Windows you use:

Windows XP:

Press the F8 key repeatedly when the first screen appears.

Select Safe Mode from Windows Advanced Options Menu and press ENTER.

Windows Vista, 7:

Press the F8 key repeatedly when the first screen appears.

Use the arrow keys from Windows Advanced Options Menu in order to select Safe Mode and press ENTER.

Windows 8, 8.1, 10:

Press and hold the Shift button when left-clicking the Restart button on Windows log-on screen.

Step 4: Removing virus files

Having booted your PC in Safe mode you have to start cleaning your PC manually by deleting every file associated with Agent.pct one by one. Here is the list of all files associated with Agent.pct. Delete all files listed below using the Shift+Delete buttons combination. Always double check the file name as sometimes Adwares use very similar filenames as very important system files do and you can mistakenly remove important system file what will harm your system and you will not be able to boot your PC at all.

msgvn.exe

Please, remember that viruses are always progressing and sometimes new files can appear. If you are using our offline PDF guide on How to remove Agent.pct, please check if you have it’s latest version.

We do not guarantee that Agent.pct has the same file structure at the moment of deleting.

After removing all files associated with Agent.pct that were listed above, reboot your system in normal mode and check if your PC works fine or you still have any troubles.

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Agent.pct is an Adware-type virus. The most common way a computer becomes infected with Agent.pct is when a user downloads free software or browser toolbars.

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I detected Agent.pct on my computer. What do I do?

If you have OSHI Defender installed on your computer, it will detect and remove Agent.pct and all related files. First, restart your browser and then check the Home Page to make sure that you’re still using your preferred search engine (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.), because Agent.pct replaces users’ search engines with ones that display ads.

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What damage can Agent.pct do to my computer?

Developed by large companies, viruses like Agent.pct are mostly legal products that hackers use to make money on the ads that Agent.pct displays on infected computers.

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What are the main symptoms of Agent.pct?

High network activityUnusual browser settingsPop-up windows

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Can Agent.pct spread to other computers?

As a rule, Agent.pct requires user interaction and cannot automatically infect other computers on your local network or by using the same USB-disk on additional computers. There may be exceptions, though.